Tata Chemicals believes in a cohesive, inclusive & integrated society, in which all individuals have access to opportunities for personal growth & inclusive economic growth. The present socio-economic environment necessitates a more constructive role by industry for achieving inclusiveness & complementing the ongoing efforts of Government & civil society in enhancing social equity.

Improving the quality of life & fostering sustainable & integrated development in the communities where it operates is central to Tata Chemicals’ corporate philosophy. In order to do so Tata Chemicals established Tata Chemicals Society for Rural Development (TCSRD) in 1980 as a society & trust. The principle aim & objective as written in the memorandum of association, of which Tata Chemicals is a principle promoter is to undertake, carry out, promote, sponsor, assist or aid directly or in other manner, any activity for:

The promotion & growth of rural economy.

Rural welfare.

Activities relating to environmental protection.

Conservation of natural resources.

Creating & developing facilities for public education.

Fostering conservation and research in the field of natural history.

Other programmes for promoting the socio-economic development and welfare or uplift of the people in any rural area in India.

Kasturi process (S.E.L.F.) starts with helping women See their unique strengths, followed by providing them opportunities to Express their unique offerings & finally, coaching them to Lead their unique opportunities to Fulfill the common vision of Healthy Food for All. This process is facilitated by Kasturi directly & also indirectly in partnership with its institutional partners.